Chapter 25 India

Industry in which most people work in India

Type of political system in India

European nation that brought policies of imperialism and mercantilism to India

location of one of the first major world civilizations

states that good deeds-actions in accord with dharma- lead one to salvation

in Asia, a seasonal wind that brings warm air in the summer and cold are in the winter

major river that flows in the north to the considered sacred to Hindus

natural hazard in South Asia similar to a hurricane that can be destructive

triggered by underwater earthquakes; 2004 event destroyed villages and killed thousands

Animal which is considered sacred Indian culture

businesses that employ workers in their homes such as weaving and woodcarving, and shoe making

Which feature affects the climate of Indian subcontinent?

Two major religions in India

followers believe after death people undergo reincarnation

demonstrations against government using nonviolent methods

Rank of India to other nations in population

driest region of India located in the north

Sought to increase crop yields in India with high-yielding varieties of crops